Safety fence for building construction

By designing structures such as support tables, columns and installation plates, the existing fence installation and disassembly problems are solved, and the fence is quickly installed and disassembled, reducing manpower demand and improving the disassembly and assembly efficiency at the construction site.

CN222314785UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-07GUANGXI SHUNNING CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420657242.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-02
Publication Date
2025-01-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-02

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Technical Problem

The existing building construction safety fence is large and heavy, and it is difficult to install and disassemble, it takes a long time and requires multiple assistance, which reduces the disassembly and assembly efficiency.

Method used

A structure including a support table, column, mounting plate, bolt, clamping bolt, bottom frame, top frame, support spring, limit strip and mounting shell is designed. The clamping is realized through the cooperation of clamping bolt, bolt and spring. Quick installation and disassembly reduces the difficulty of single-person installation.

Benefits of technology

The rapid installation and disassembly of fences is achieved, which reduces manpower demand and improves the safety pick-and-roll assembly efficiency at the construction site.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a safety fence for building construction. According to the building construction safety fence, two stand columns are mounted at the positions, located at the two ends, of the top of a supporting table through mounting plates and bolts correspondingly, two mounting openings are formed in each of the front face and the back face of the supporting table, and clamping bolts are fixedly connected to the bottoms of the two mounting plates correspondingly; the positions, located on the two sides, of the front faces of the two stand columns are each provided with two clamping openings, a bottom frame is installed at the position, located at the bottom, between the two stand columns, and a top frame is installed at the position, located at the top, of the adjacent sides of the two stand columns. According to the safety fence for building construction, the top frame and the bottom frame can be rapidly installed between the two stand columns through the structure, the safety fence is divided into the two first baffles and the two second baffles, installation can be achieved only by a single person, the disassembly and assembly difficulty of the safety fence is lowered, and the safety fence is convenient to disassemble and assemble. And the disassembly and assembly time for mounting the fence is saved, and manpower is also saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of building construction safety tools, in particular to a building construction safety enclosure. Background Art

[0002] Building construction refers to the production activities during the implementation stage of engineering construction. It is the construction process of various types of buildings. It can also be said to be the process of turning various lines on the design drawings into physical objects at designated locations. It includes foundation engineering construction, main structure construction, roofing engineering construction, decoration engineering construction, etc.

[0003] In order to increase the safety of the construction area, the construction site is generally enclosed by fencing to isolate the construction site from the external environment, making the construction site a relatively closed space. Measures include walls built with various masonry materials and maintenance bodies made of various molded panels.

[0004] Generally, construction safety fences are installed with a whole board on a bracket. Since the fence is large and heavy, it requires multiple people to assist in the installation, which takes a lot of time and manpower. In addition, after installation, it is not removed, which increases the difficulty of disassembly and assembly of the safety fence and reduces the efficiency of disassembly and assembly.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a kind of building construction safety enclosure to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model provides a construction safety fence, which solves the problem that the fence made of a whole plate is large in area and heavy, requires the assistance of multiple people to install, takes a lot of time and manpower, increases the difficulty of installing and disassembling the fence, and reduces the efficiency of disassembling.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a construction safety fence comprising: a support platform;

[0008] Two columns, the two columns are respectively installed on the top of the support platform at both ends through mounting plates and bolts, the support platform is provided with two mounting openings on the front and back sides, the bottoms of the two mounting plates are fixedly connected with bolts, the front sides of the two columns are provided with two bayonet openings at both sides, a bottom frame is installed at the bottom position between the two columns, a top frame is installed at the top position on one side adjacent to the two columns, and penetrating card holes are opened at the tops of the top frame and the bottom frame near the two ends, four groups of support springs are fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the top frame, the bottom end of each group of support springs is fixedly connected to the support plate, the bottom of the support plate is fixedly connected to the limiting strip, and two first baffles and two second baffles are respectively provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the bottom frame;

[0009] Two groups of mounting shells are respectively mounted on both sides of the inner wall of a column near the top and the bottom. The top or the bottom of the inner wall of each group of mounting shells is fixedly connected with a mounting plate. The other end of each mounting plate is fixedly connected with a mounting spring. The other end of the mounting spring is fixed with a limit bolt through a movable disk. The front side of the movable disk is fixedly connected with a pull block.

[0010] The top of the support platform is provided with slots on both sides for the bolts to be inserted. Only half of the mounting plate is installed on the top of the support platform on both sides, and the other half is installed on the top of another support platform to facilitate the assembly of the safety enclosure. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The bayonet is located on both sides of the front of the column and at the top and bottom. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The two ends of the bottom frame are inserted into the inner part of the bottom bracket on the adjacent side of the two columns. The two support springs form a group. The top of the bottom frame is provided with a slot for the first baffle and the second baffle. The two first baffles are located on the adjacent side of the two columns, and the two second baffles are located in the middle between the two columns. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The tops of the first baffle and the second baffle are both provided with grooves for the limit strip to be inserted into. The tops of the first baffle and the second baffle are respectively in contact with the bottoms of the four support plates, and the supporting force is provided by four groups of support springs. The two mounting shells on the same side of the column are a group, and the limiting bolts in each group of mounting shells are in opposite directions. The limiting bolts are respectively inserted into the holes at both ends of the bottom frame and the top frame. The limiting bolts penetrate the mounting shells and are inserted into the inside of the bayonet. The pull block is located on the front of the column. The front of the column is located on both sides and has openings that allow the pull block to move up and down. For details, please refer to Figure 1 .

[0011] Preferably, a mounting base is installed on the front side of the two columns, and a warning light is fixedly connected to the front side of the mounting base.

[0012] The warning light emits yellow light to serve as a warning at night, and a solar charging panel is provided on the mounting base.

[0013] Preferably, the tops of the two columns are fixedly connected to a top plate, and the top of the top plate is fixedly connected to a lighting lamp.

[0014] Lighting provides illumination at night.

[0015] Preferably, a first sealing bolt is installed on the front side of the support platform, and a second sealing bolt is installed on the top side of the support platform.

[0016] The interior of the support platform is hollow near the middle, and water can be injected from the position of the second sealing plug on the top to increase the weight when counterweight is needed.

[0017] Preferably, a docking bolt is fixedly connected to one side of the support platform, and a docking groove is provided on the other side of the support platform.

[0018] The docking bolt on one side of a support platform can be inserted into the interior of the docking groove on the other side of another support platform.

[0019] Preferably, the front side of the top frame is rotatably connected to a mounting tube via a rotating buckle near both sides, the other end of the mounting tube is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, and the front side of the top frame is fixedly connected to two buckles.

[0020] The two rotating buckles are located on the front of the top frame near the diagonal positions on both sides. For details, please refer to Figure 5 The buckle position corresponds to the position of the connecting rod at the other end of the mounting tube.

[0021] Preferably, a plurality of atomizing nozzles are installed on the outer surface of the mounting tube near the front, and a connecting head is installed on the top of the surface of the mounting tube via a connecting tube.

[0022] The connector is connected to a pipe for injecting water, and can be a threaded connection or a clip-on connection.

[0023] Compared with the related art, the construction safety fence provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] The utility model provides a building construction safety fence. In order to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the building construction site safety fence, the support platform is first installed in the corresponding position through the installation opening and bolts, and then the two columns are installed on the top of the support platform through the installation opening and bolts, and then the two columns are installed on the top of the support platform through the installation plate and the bolts, and the bottom of the installation plate is provided with a clamping bolt that is clamped into the top of the support platform to increase the stability of the installation plate. After the two columns are installed, it is only necessary to clamp the two ends of the bottom frame into the inside of the clamping opening, so that the bottom frame is located above the support platform, and the installation spring inside the installation shell pushes the limit bolt to be clamped into the clamping holes at the two ends of the bottom frame to complete the installation of the bottom frame. Then, the two ends of the top frame are clamped into the inside of the clamping opening at the top between the two columns, and the installation spring inside the installation shell pushes the limit bolt to be clamped into the clamping holes at the two ends of the top frame. Then, it is only necessary to clamp the tops of the two first baffles into the bottom of the top frame respectively, and let the top of the first baffle be clamped on the outer surface of the limit strip and the bottom of the support plate at the corresponding position to contact, and then push the support The first baffle plate and the second baffle plate are then compressed and released to allow the bottom of the first baffle plate to be released from the top of the bottom frame, and the first baffle plate can be installed between the top frame and the bottom frame by the rebound force of the support spring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of a construction safety enclosure provided by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 A structural cross-sectional view of a support plate is provided for the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 Provide a structural cross-sectional view of the spring installation for the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of a docking bolt is provided for the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the building construction safety enclosure provided by the utility model;

[0030] Figure 6Provided for the utility model Figure 5 An enlarged view of point A is shown.

[0031] Numbers in the figure: 1. support platform, 2. first sealing bolt, 3. mounting port, 4. bolt, 5. docking groove, 6. clamping bolt, 7. mounting plate, 8. clamping port, 9. column, 10. pull block, 11. top plate, 12. lighting lamp, 13. first baffle plate, 14. top frame, 15. second baffle plate, 16. mounting base, 17. warning light, 18. second sealing bolt, 19. bottom frame, 20. clamping hole, 21. supporting spring, 22. supporting plate, 23. limiting strip, 24. movable disk, 25. mounting shell, 26. mounting sheet, 27. mounting spring, 28. connecting pipe, 29. limiting bolt, 30. docking bolt, 31. connecting rod, 32. atomizing nozzle, 33. mounting pipe, 34. buckle, 35. rotating buckle, 36. connecting head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and implementation modes.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of a construction safety enclosure provided by the utility model; Figure 2 A structural cross-sectional view of a support plate is provided for the utility model; Figure 3 Provide a structural cross-sectional view of the spring installation for the utility model; Figure 4 The utility model provides a structural schematic diagram of the docking bolt. The construction safety fence includes: a support platform 1;

[0034] Two columns 9, the two columns 9 are respectively installed on the top of the support platform 1 at both ends through the mounting plates 7 and bolts 4, the front and back of the support platform 1 are provided with two mounting holes 3, the bottoms of the two mounting plates 7 are fixedly connected with bolts 6, the fronts of the two columns 9 are provided with two bayonet holes 8 at both sides, a bottom frame 19 is installed at the bottom position between the two columns 9, a top frame 14 is installed at the top position on one side adjacent to the two columns 9, and penetrating bayonet holes 20 are opened at the tops of the top frame 14 and the bottom frame 19 near both ends, four groups of support springs 21 are fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the top frame 14, the bottom end of each group of support springs 21 is fixedly connected to a support plate 22, the bottom of the support plate 22 is fixedly connected to a limiting strip 23, and two first baffles 13 and two second baffles 15 are respectively provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the bottom frame 19;

[0035] Two groups of mounting shells 25 are respectively installed on both sides of the inner wall of a column 9 near the top and the bottom. The top or the bottom of the inner wall of each group of mounting shells 25 is fixedly connected with a mounting plate 26, and the other end of each mounting plate 26 is fixedly connected with a mounting spring 27. The other end of the mounting spring 27 is installed with a limit bolt 29 through a movable disk 24, and the front side of the movable disk 24 is fixedly connected with a pull block 10.

[0036] The top of the support platform 1 is provided with grooves on both sides for the latch 6 to be inserted into. Only half of the mounting plate 7 is mounted on the top of the support platform 1 on both sides, and the other half is mounted on the top of another support platform 1 to facilitate the assembly of the safety enclosure. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The bayonet 8 is located on both sides of the front of the column 9 and at the top and bottom. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The two ends of the bottom frame 19 are inserted into the inner side of the bottom bayonet 8 adjacent to the two columns 9. The two support springs 21 are a group. The top of the bottom frame 19 is provided with a groove for allowing the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 15 to pass. The two first baffles 13 are located on the side adjacent to the two columns 9, and the two second baffles 15 are located in the middle between the two columns 9. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The tops of the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 15 are both provided with grooves into which the limit strips 23 can be inserted. The tops of the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 15 are respectively in contact with the bottoms of the four support plates 22, and the supporting force is provided by four groups of support springs 21. The two mounting shells 25 on the same side of the column 9 are a group, and the limiting bolts 29 inside each group of mounting shells 25 are in opposite directions. The limiting bolts 29 are respectively inserted into the card holes 20 at both ends of the bottom frame 19 and the top frame 14. The limiting bolts 29 penetrate the mounting shells 25 and are inserted into the inside of the bayonet 8. The pull block 10 is located on the front side of the column 9. The front side of the column 9 is located on both sides and is provided with openings that allow the pull block 10 to move up and down. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The mounting opening 3 is used to fix the support platform 1 on the ground.

[0037] A mounting base 16 is installed on the front of the two uprights 9 , and a warning light 17 is fixedly connected to the front of the mounting base 16 .

[0038] The warning light 17 emits yellow light to serve as a warning at night. A solar charging panel is provided on the mounting base 16 to provide power for the warning light 17 .

[0039] A top plate 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the two upright posts 9 , and a lighting lamp 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate 11 .

[0040] The lighting lamp 12 provides lighting at night to increase safety.

[0041] A first sealing plug 2 is installed on the front of the support platform 1 , and a second sealing plug 18 is installed on the top of the support platform 1 .

[0042] The interior of the support platform 1 is empty near the middle. If counterweight is needed, water can be injected from the position of the second sealing plug 18 at the top to increase the weight, and the water inside can be discharged after the first sealing plug 2 is opened.

[0043] A docking bolt 30 is fixedly connected to one side of the support platform 1 , and a docking groove 5 is provided on the other side of the support platform 1 .

[0044] The docking bolt 30 on one side of one support platform 1 can be inserted into the docking groove 5 on the other side of the other support platform 1, so as to facilitate the connection of the two support platforms 1.

[0045] The working principle of the construction safety fence provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0046] First, install the support platform 1 in the corresponding position through the mounting opening 3 and the bolt 4, and then install the two columns 9 on the top of the support platform 1 through the mounting plate 7 and the bolt 4, and the bottom of the mounting plate 7 is provided with a bolt 6 to be inserted into the top of the support platform 1 to increase the stability of the mounting plate 7. After the two columns 9 are installed, you only need to insert the two ends of the bottom frame 19 into the inside of the bayonet 8, so that the bottom frame 19 is located above the support platform 1, and the mounting spring 27 inside the mounting shell 25 pushes the limit bolt 29 to be inserted into the card hole 20 at both ends of the bottom frame 19 to complete the installation of the bottom frame 19, and then insert the two ends of the top frame 14 into the inside of the bayonet 8 located at the top between the two columns 9, and also push the limit bolt 29 to be inserted into the card hole 20 at both ends of the top frame 14 through the mounting spring 27 inside the mounting shell 25. After that, you only need to insert the tops of the two first baffles 13 into the bottom of the top frame 14 respectively, and let the top of the first baffle 13 be stuck in the limit The outer surface of the strip 23 contacts the bottom of the support plate 22 at the corresponding position, and then the support plate 22 is pushed to compress the support spring 21, so that the bottom of the first baffle 13 can be stuck into the top of the bottom frame 19. Then, the first baffle 13 is released and the bottom is contacted with the bottom of the inner wall of the bottom frame 19 by the rebound force of the support spring 21, so that the first baffle 13 can be installed between the top frame 14 and the bottom frame 19. After that, you only need to install the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 15 to complete the installation of the safety enclosure. When disassembly is required, you only need to lift the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 15 upwards in turn to compress the support spring 21 so that the bottom of the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 15 are separated from the top of the bottom frame 19, so that the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 15 can be removed, and then the installation springs 27 are respectively compressed to allow the limit bolts 29 to disengage from the card holes 20 and contact the restrictions on both ends of the top frame 14 and the bottom frame 19, so that the top frame 14 and the bottom frame 19 can be disassembled.

[0047] Compared with the related art, the construction safety fence provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0048] In order to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the safety fence at the construction site, the support platform 1 is first installed in the corresponding position through the installation port 3 and the bolt 4, and then the two columns 9 are installed on the top of the support platform 1 through the installation plate 7 and the bolt 4, and the bottom of the installation plate 7 is provided with a clamping bolt 6 that is clamped into the top of the support platform 1 to increase the stability of the installation plate 7. After the two columns 9 are installed, it is only necessary to clamp the two ends of the bottom frame 19 into the inside of the clamping port 8, so that the bottom frame 19 is located above the support platform 1, and the installation spring 27 inside the installation shell 25 pushes the limit bolt 29 to be clamped into the bottom frame 1 9, the installation of the bottom frame 19 is completed, and then the two ends of the top frame 14 are inserted into the inside of the bayonet 8 at the top between the two columns 9, and the installation spring 27 inside the installation shell 25 is also used to push the limit bolt 29 to be inserted into the card holes 20 at both ends of the top frame 14. After that, it is only necessary to insert the tops of the two first baffles 13 into the bottom of the top frame 14 respectively, and let the tops of the first baffles 13 be stuck on the outer surface of the limit strip 23 and the bottom of the support plate 22 at the corresponding position. Then, the support plate 22 is pushed to compress the support spring 21, which can The bottom of the first baffle 13 is inserted into the top of the bottom frame 19, and then the first baffle 13 is released to make the bottom contact with the bottom of the inner wall of the bottom frame 19 through the resilience of the support spring 21, so that the first baffle 13 can be installed between the top frame 14 and the bottom frame 19. After that, it is only necessary to install the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 15 to complete the installation of the safety enclosure. When it is necessary to disassemble, it is only necessary to lift the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 15 upwards in turn to compress the support spring 21 to make the bottom of the first baffle 13 and the second baffle 15 separate from the top of the bottom frame 19, and then the safety enclosure can be installed. The first baffle plate 13 and the second baffle plate 15 can be removed, and then the installation springs 27 can be compressed to allow the limit bolts 29 to disengage from the card holes 20 and contact the restrictions on the two ends of the top frame 14 and the bottom frame 19, so that the top frame 14 and the bottom frame 19 can be removed. Through this structure, the top frame 14 and the bottom frame 19 can be quickly installed between the two columns 9, and the safety enclosure can be divided into two first baffle plates 13 and two second baffle plates 15, which can be installed by one person, reducing the difficulty of disassembly and assembly of the safety enclosure, saving the time of disassembly and assembly of the enclosure, and saving manpower.

[0049] Second embodiment

[0050] Please refer to Figure 5-Figure 6 , Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the building construction safety enclosure provided by the utility model; Figure 6 Provided for the utility model Figure 5The enlarged view of A is shown. Based on the construction safety fence provided by the first embodiment of the present application, the second embodiment of the present application proposes another construction safety fence. The second embodiment is only a preferred embodiment of the first embodiment, and the implementation of the second embodiment will not affect the independent implementation of the first embodiment.

[0051] Specifically, the difference of the construction safety fence provided by the second embodiment of the present application is that the front of the top frame 14 near the two sides is rotatably connected to the mounting tube 33 through a rotating buckle 35, the other end of the mounting tube 33 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 31, and the front of the top frame 14 is fixedly connected to two buckles 34.

[0052] The two rotating buckles 35 are respectively located at the front side of the top frame 14 near the two diagonal positions on both sides. Figure 5 The position of the buckle 34 corresponds to the position of the connecting rod 31 at the other end of the mounting tube 33 , and the connecting rod 31 is inserted into the inside of the buckle 34 when the mounting tube 33 is not in use.

[0053] A plurality of atomizing nozzles 32 are installed on the outer surface of the installation tube 33 near the front, and a connector 36 is installed on the top of the surface of the installation tube 33 through a connecting tube 28 .

[0054] The connector 36 is connected to a pipe for injecting water, and may be threaded or clipped. The connecting pipe 28 is located at one end of the mounting pipe 33 close to the rotating buckle 35 .

[0055] Compared with the related art, the construction safety fence provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0056] The two ends of the mounting tubes 33 are respectively provided with connecting rods 31 and 32. The two ends of the mounting tubes 33 are respectively provided with connecting rods 31 and 32. The two ends of the mounting tubes 33 are respectively provided with connecting rods 31 and 32. The two ends of the mounting tubes 33 are respectively provided with connecting rods 31 and 32. The two ends of the mounting tubes 33 are respectively provided with connecting rods 31 and 31 ...

[0057] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A construction safety enclosure, characterized in that: include: Support table; Two columns, the two columns are respectively installed on the top of the support platform at both ends through mounting plates and bolts, the support platform is provided with two mounting openings on the front and back sides, the bottoms of the two mounting plates are fixedly connected with bolts, the front sides of the two columns are provided with two bayonet openings at both sides, a bottom frame is installed at the bottom position between the two columns, a top frame is installed at the top position on one side adjacent to the two columns, and penetrating card holes are opened on the tops of the top frame and the bottom frame near both ends, four groups of support springs are fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the top frame, the bottom end of each group of support springs is fixedly connected to the support plate, the bottom of the support plate is fixedly connected to the limiting strip, and two first baffles and two second baffles are respectively provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the bottom frame; Two groups of mounting shells are respectively mounted on both sides of the inner wall of a column near the top and the bottom. The top or the bottom of the inner wall of each group of mounting shells is fixedly connected with a mounting plate. The other end of each mounting plate is fixedly connected with a mounting spring. The other end of the mounting spring is fixed with a limit bolt through a movable disk. The front side of the movable disk is fixedly connected with a pull block.

2. The construction safety enclosure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A mounting base is installed on the front of the two columns, and a warning light is fixedly connected to the front of the mounting base.

3. The construction safety enclosure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The tops of the two uprights are fixedly connected with a top plate, and the top of the top plate is fixedly connected with a lighting lamp.

4. The construction safety enclosure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A first sealing bolt is installed on the front of the support platform, and a second sealing bolt is installed on the top of the support platform.

5. The construction safety enclosure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A docking bolt is fixedly connected to one side of the support platform, and a docking groove is provided on the other side of the support platform.

6. The construction safety enclosure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The front side of the top frame is rotatably connected to a mounting tube via a rotating buckle near both sides, the other end of the mounting tube is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, and the front side of the top frame is fixedly connected to two buckles.

7. The construction safety enclosure according to claim 6 is characterized in that: A plurality of atomizing nozzles are installed on the outer surface of the installation tube near the front, and a connecting head is installed on the surface of the installation tube at the top through a connecting tube.